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Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the Court of Arbitration for Sport

CAF strips Senegal of 2025 Afcon title and Morocco declared official champions

Senegal’s 2025 Afcon title has been revoked and awarded to Morocco following a landmark ruling on Tuesday. The Senegalese Football Federation is set to challenge the move at the…

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – JUNE 14: Gayton McKenzie  leader of the Patriotic Allaiance  during the First Sitting Of The National Assembly  at Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)  on June 14, 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa. The Chief Justice swore in the designated members and administered the oath or affirmation to the Republic of South Africa and obedience to the Constitution. (Photo by Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images)

Gayton Mckenzie has a huge task on his hands to fix South Africa at the Olympics

Despite an admirable showing at the Olympic games, McKenzie sets his sights on 2028 and apologises to the athletes

The guidelines cover everything from victimisation, leadership and codes of conduct, to suitable facilities, privacy and the collection of personal information.

Australia seeks to bring more transgender people to sports

Australia’s move comes as debate rages globally about whether transgender athletes have an unfair competitive advantage

Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift

Japanese condom makers are ramping up preparations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

Michael Phelps.

Channelling the energy of ADHD

Sport has helped many people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to focus and build their self-esteem, writes Patrick Barkham.

Got it taped: Tennis player Serena Williams in action with the popular tape.

Wonder tape a sticky issue

Kinesio Tex has the makings of a fad, but some sportsmen and women swear by it. Patrick Barkham reports

Bittersweet return for Olympic star

The most celebrated woman in Kenya is not a politician, nor a pop star. She is a humble 18-year-old with a devastating sprint.

Smoking after the gun

A number of athletes have managed to combine sporting excellence with a cigarette habit. Peta Bee reports.